Healthy Scallop Recipes

Find healthy, delicious scallop recipes including baked, grilled and sautéed scallops. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon

Rating: 4 stars 9
This recipe for seared scallops with white beans and spinach turns out a healthy dinner that looks impressive (and tastes great) in just 25 minutes. Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish. The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too. When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled "dry." Some scallops are soaked in a solution that prevents them from searing properly and can give them a soapy flavor.
By Adam Dolge

Panko- & Parmesan-Crusted Baked Scallops

Rating: 5 stars 7
This baked scallops recipe features a delightful balance of a crunchy, golden-brown topping and tender, sweet scallops. They feel decadent like scallops should, thanks to the tasty lemon-butter sauce.
By Karen Rankin

Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce

Rating: 4.5 stars 7
These pan-seared scallops come together in just 20 minutes for a delicious, easy dinner. You'll want some whole-wheat angel hair pasta or polenta to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.
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By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Brown Butter Seared Scallops

Rating: 5 stars 1
Get perfectly cooked scallops every time with this easy method. Sea scallops (the large ones) are sautéed in butter that turns deliciously nutty as it cooks, to make a super-fast, special dinner. A splash of lemon juice and fresh herbs finish the dish. Round out the menu with sautéed spinach and brown rice or orzo.
By Carolyn Casner

Lemon-Garlic Butter Scallops

Rating: 5 stars 2
In this healthy scallop recipe, lemon brightens up sweet scallops. Serve the lemon-garlic butter scallops alongside sautéed spinach with a piece of toasted whole-grain bread to sop up the buttery sauce.
By Carolyn Casner

Seared Scallops with Green Goddess Slaw

Rating: 1 stars 1
Avocado, yogurt and buttermilk lend creaminess to the herbaceous dressing coating this salad.
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By Adam Dolge

Shrimp and Scallop Vegetable Stir-Fry

Rating: 3 stars 1
This seafood stir-fry is bursting with flavor and it's ready in 30 minutes!
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Scallop Scampi with Pasta

Rating: 3.5 stars 2
This scallop scampi with pasta is a delicious twist on the classic shrimp dish. Swap in whole-wheat angel hair pasta for a boost of fiber.
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By Liv Dansky

Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

These air-fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are the perfect last-minute appetizer to throw together for a gathering. Medium-size scallops and bacon cut on the thinner side work best here. You can enjoy these bacon-wrapped scallops on their own or jazz them up with a drizzle of maple syrup.
By Hilary Meyer

Blackened Scallops

These easy blackened scallops are packed with flavor. Making your own spice mixture allows you to control the sodium. Serve over grits or pasta with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
By Ali Ramee

Seafood Couscous Paella

Rating: 5 stars 11
Whole-wheat couscous soaks up this savory saffron-infused broth.
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Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine

Rating: 4.5 stars 7
This rich pasta dish is full of sweet seared scallops and plump peas. Low-fat milk and flour thicken the sauce, giving it creamy texture without the extra calories and fat found in traditional cream sauces. Serve with a small Caesar salad on the side.
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Seriously Impressive Scallop Recipes Ready in Under 30 Minutes or Less
When it comes to mouthwatering, impressive dinners ready in minutes—nothing beats scallops, with their crispy, golden brown crust and succulent, buttery interiors. Here are easy recipes for pasta, salads, kabobs & even tacos—all ready in under 30 minutes or less. 
14 Scallop Recipes in 20 Minutes
These perfectly cooked scallops are so delicious, you'd think they require hours of effort.
Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomato, Olives, and Fresh Basil

This Italian-inspired dish is full of flavor. Use whole grain or multigrain fettuccine to make it a healthier option.